It's true that significant strides have been made in terms of environmental impact in the rubber and related industries, but it's equally true that much still needs to be done, and that this work will take time.

Like many old-time manufacturing sectors, the rubber industry rightly was looked on as a "good old boys" club for decades. While at most gatherings the vast majority of attendees are still males, there's evidence that the numbers may be a bit closer than in years past.

As a material, LSR started out slow, but recently has started to reach its potential in terms of market penetration and being a viable option for a wide range of elastomer parts.

The United Steelworkers union finds itself in unfamiliar territory: Being on the verge of organizing a tire factory in the U.S.

Supplying the automotive industry is a demanding task, and with tires playing such a vital role as the only component of the vehicle to make contact with the road, it shouldn't come as a surprise that winning original equipment contracts from auto makers isn't easy.

An increasing number of car companies are understanding they have no choice but to abide by government demands to convert to electric power—or at least to convert a majority of their vehicles to electric power.

The ACS Rubber Division continues to evolve and educate the new generation of technicians, chemists, engineers and others who will become the foundation of tomorrow.